Vocational Programs

We believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential.

Nearly 66% of adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are unemployed*

Through our Vocational Programs and with community partners, we ensure teens and adults with autism are provided the support necessary to gain meaningful employment or prepare to start their own business.

*2017 National Autism Indicators Report: Transition Into Young Adulthood

Vocational Programs Client Path

Our Programs

WORKS program

WORKS Community

WORKS Community is a vocational program for teens and young adults with autism, designed to build job readiness and life skills. Participants receive support from a job coach, develop essential skills like resume writing and interviewing, and gain hands-on experience at partnered community worksites.

    • Weekly sessions at community worksites

    • Ongoing support from a job coach and assigned caseworker

    • Parent Empowerment Training

    • Access to family services through our Navigation Program

    WORKS Community helps clients confidently transition into internships and adulthood.

C.A.N. (Career Awareness & Navigation)

C.A.N. (Career Awareness & Navigation) is a 12-week pre-vocational program for teens and young adults with autism, offered online or in-clinic. The course focuses on career exploration, resume writing, and interview skills—such as greetings and body language—through both group and individual instruction.

    • Receive weekly support from a job coach and assigned caseworker

    • Take part in video lessons, activities, guided practice, and homework

    • Practice mock interviews, self-evaluate, and receive feedback

    • Complete pre- and post-assessments to track progress

    C.A.N. includes two weekly sessions (online or in-person), Parent Empowerment Training, and access to family services through our Navigation Program.

Career Exploration

Participants have the opportunity to explore potential career paths while developing goal-setting skills. The curriculum emphasizes time management, ethical behavior, professional communication, and the importance of mentorship in achieving long-term success.

Adaptive & Social Connection

This program supports teens and young adults with autism in building essential social skills for personal and workplace settings. Weekly sessions focus on real-life social scenarios, with guidance from a caseworker. Participants also receive Parent Empowerment Training and access to family services through our Navigation Program.

We recognize that meeting the needs of the community requires collaboration. That’s why we invite organizations to partner with us—so together, we can expand our capacity to support more children and families across our community.

Ways to Partner with Us

  • Be a corporate sponsor for all the SIBS and/or BUDs outings for a year

  • Partner with the vocational program and provide onsite job placement and training for our young adults learning to enter the workforce